RFB- ZERO TURN COMMERCIAL MOWERS- CHILD CARE RESOURCE CENTER

The Cherokee Nation is soliciting bids for two commercial zero-turn mowers and associated accessories for the Child Care Resource Center in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, under Solicitation Number Procurement #164617. The mowers must meet specific technical requirements, including a 50-inch 38.5HP FX1000 V-twin engine with electronic fuel injection, a foot-operated deck lift with 1/4-inch height adjustments from 1 to 5.5 inches, a heavy-duty hydrostatic drive system featuring 21cc variable displacement piston pumps and Parker TG wheel motors, a fabricated 7GA steel frame, a high-back seat with 3-inch suspension travel and flip-up pan, dual 12-gallon fuel tanks, and a maximum speed of 14 MPH. Additionally, one vacuum system and one catcher adapter kit are required. Bidders must submit responses using the Mandatory Bid Response Sheet and provide products that are equal to or better than the specified standards. All iron, steel, and manufactured goods must be produced in the United States under Buy American provisions, and contractors must certify they are not debarred, suspended, or ineligible for federal or tribal contracts, have no recent criminal or civil convictions related to fraud or public contracts, and have not had any contracts terminated for default within the past three years. Indian preference is given to bidders who provide current proof of TERO certification from the Cherokee Nation Tribal Employment Rights Office, which must accompany the bid submission. Bids are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 8, 2026, and must be submitted in writing via email to janice-vaughan@cherokee.org; late submissions will be returned unopened. No bid may be withdrawn within 30 days after the due date, and the Cherokee Nation retains the right to reject any or all bids. Contract award will go to the lowest, most responsive, and responsible bidder, contingent on the availability of funds and Indian preference. Written communications only from Janice Vaughan of the Cherokee Purchasing Department are authorized; verbal discussions with any Cherokee Nation employee cannot be used to initiate negotiations or decisions. Successful bidders must ensure all suppliers are paid within ten days of receiving payment from the Cherokee Nation. Any potential conflict of interest involving the contractor, employees, or subcontractors must be disclosed in writing by the bid deadline. The contract will be awarded via purchase order incorporating the bid response, with no specified delivery timeline beyond the required lead time